Nida Abubaker: Carrying the Story Forward

In this episode of Siti’s Stories, I sit with Nida AbuBaker, daughter of Shukri AbuBaker, co-founder of the Holy Land Foundation.

Nida shares her journey of navigating life after her father’s wrongful conviction; as a daughter, a single mother, a writer, and an advocate for those who have been silenced.

Through faith, art, and poetry, she shows us what it means to turn pain into purpose, and to keep creating even when the world tries to quiet your light.

In this episode, you’ll hear:
 • How Nida’s life changed after her father’s imprisonment and how she continues to carry his legacy with strength and grace
 • The story of the Holy Land Foundation and its lasting impact on her family and community
 • Reflections on identity, heritage, and the interconnected struggles of marginalized communities
 • The emotional impact of the genocide in Gaza on political prisoners and their families
 • How her father’s book, Light from Deep Under, became an act of resistance and remembrance
• The beauty of her parents’ love  and what Palestinian love looks like in the face of separation
• Lessons in generational resilience, motherhood, and faith

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